Mugwort & Artemisia in a skincare - is it worth a hype?

Mugwort skincare is the latest Kbeauty trend, some companies already released full artemisia skincare series. Hanyul, Missha, I'm From and Tonymoly are only some of the brands with Mugwort skincare lines. But is Mugwort skincare really worth a try? Artemisia is a herb mostly used in traditional medicines, we still don't know this ingredient as good as we know Centella. In this post, I want to check different Mugwort products like essences, masks, ampoules, etc. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to test them all but we will dig some ingredients to see which product is the most affordable and which formula can work.

The power of Cica! A by BOM Blue Cica Azulene Dew Soothing Hydration Cream and A by BOM Blue Cica Soothing Mask Review

Every season can be challenging for the skin but I feel like my skin has the biggest problem with summer - acne, dryness, allergic reactions and the feeling of always oily skin makes me feel bad about myself. The first thing I usually go for during the summer is a lightweight moisturizer. Thanks to Bemused Korea I was able to try A by BOM Blue Cica Azulene Dew Soothing Hydration Cream - a hydrating moisturizer based on Deep Sea Water, Azulene and Pentavin. Since it's summer and I spent half of my vacations at the office I added to my routine A by BOM Blue Cica Soothing Mask for better effect. Is this duo an answer to all skin hydration problems?

Centella and Peptides in one? Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum Review

The serum doesn't have to be expensive to work. Affordable skincare products can be hard to find but it's not an impossible quest. Neulii is a quite unknown brand but affordable price and interesting ingredients will catch the eye of many customers. Neulii Cicapepta Repair Serum is a product that mix peptides and your all-time favourite ingredient - Centella. Can anything in this mix go wrong?

K-beauty meets nature! Meet Bellflower Idebenone Serum and Bellflower Heartleaf Houttuynia Treatment Serum

Some brands are popular on Instagram and blogs more than others like Glossier or if we talk about K-beauty, Klairs. Lately, I see a huge interest in a brand called Bellflower. During over 3 months I've tried 2 different Bellflower serums - Idebenone Brightening Serum and Heartleaf Houttuynia Treatment Serum, it's been quite a long time but finally I can share with you review of both serums and tell you bit more about brand but also Idebenone which still seems to be unknown ingredient even if lately it's more often used by companies in skincare products.

Is this really the best foam for oily skin? | Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser review

After a long season of internships, it's exam season (or I should say it was when I wrote this review) here so my skincare routine is getting weird - I use fewer products or just choose products to focus on acne or dryness. There's one thing that doesn't change in my routine - cleansing is a must! Lagom is a brand which you saw on kherblog before - Gel to Water Cleanser formula was innovative, how about Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser? It's definitely a cleanser which you need to know.

Are pimple patches with needles better than regular ones? | A'Pieu Madecassoside Needle Spot Patch Review

Acne can take ages to cure and you're still not guaranteed that your skin will stay flawless forever - it can attack you again with a bigger force. Still, the worst case scenario is a pimple before an important event like a party, wedding or a date. Hopefully, the rise of pimple patches saved my skin so many times but what if we mix pimple patches, one of the coolest skincare ingredient - Madecassoside - and skincare trend technology - microneedles - together? One of the most powerful healing inventions or... the worst thing ever for your skin? Korean brand called A'Pieu decided to risk and release Madecassoside Needle Spot Patch, obviously, I couldn't say no to myself since if the technology and skincare are involved then I can't say no!

Joahbox June 2019 | First K-beauty subscription box you need in your life

I have to admit that I barely ever choose beauty boxes, mostly because finding the one which I'll really like is hard. Local boxes don't really fit my standards but there are options like Joahbox - a box full of Kbeauty products. It's a nice change after seeing many natural boxes and other boxes with the main theme. What's inside June box and is it worth it?

Is this the best sunscreen for every skin type? Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF50 PA++++ Sunscreen Review

People usually hate this skincare step, but some people love it! Sunscreen might not be your favourite step and there's a huge number of reasons why people don't use them - problems with using sunscreen under the makeup, white cast or even problem with finding ideal protection. Sunscreens can be tricky, but if I have to choose a sunscreen I've got a system - always go for Asian (Korean or Japanese) sunscreens and buy them from brands which you can trust, that's why this time I gave a chance to Krave Beauty Beet The Sun Sunscreen. 

Stay safe during the summer - Sunscreen and Suncare | #suncareweek

Some people love suncare, others hate it because tan in some countries is a sign of healthy skin - even from a biological point of view tan is a protective reaction to sun radiation. Do you know how to protect yourself from sun damage of your skin, what SPF means and which substance protects you from UVA and UVB? What parts of your skincare you should change and how to survive the summer heat without ending up in a hospital? Are sunscreens bad or good for you and what are the differences between the US and the rest of the world if it comes to sunscreens?

Hanyul Pure Artemisia Watery Calming Cream Review | Meet the most popular skincare ingredient of 2019 - Mugwort/Artemisia

Herbs are a part of cosmetology I like the most, they have long stories - usually related to traditional medicine in different countries and sometimes they even have their own legends. Mugwort - the most popular ingredient of the year 2019, at least in South Korea brands are releasing products inspired by Artemisia with a speed of light. One of the Artemisia-influenced products is Hanyul Pure Artemisia Watery Calming Cream, I couldn't say no to it after my good response to the Hanyul's Yuja series. Is Artemisia (or Mugwort) really an ingredient you need in your stash?

Time For Pore Care - Neulii BHA PHA 5.5 Peeling Pads Review

When you hear word acid then you probably think of a painful treatment or something dangerous but not every acid is bad. Some acids are good for your skin and you can even use them at some. Neulii BHA PHA 5.5 Peeling Pads are one of the most popular BHA treatments from Korea among bloggers, I honestly don't know any other brands than COSRX and Neulii having such a huge popularity of BHA treatment in online media. Are peeling pads really as good as people find them?

The best eyeliner for a makeup novice | Tonymoly Back Gel Eyeliner Review

Some people prefer eye pencils while others - eyeliners. I'm definitely in the 2nd group - eyeliners are my life but because my eyelids are quite tiny and oily, finding a good eyeliner is a hell. I've tried many different eyeliners and usually, none of them worked for me because the brush was too fat or the ink didn't work with my oily eyelids but finally came the day in which the author of Blackliner blog - Inga - recommend me Tonymoly Back Gel Eyeliner.

Affordable sheet masks and cosmetics? Althea x A'Bloom series

I'm during the 2nd week of internship as an aesthetician so I thought it's a good time to introduce you to new products available on Althea: A'Bloom Collection that is made out of 4 different sheet masks, makeup puffs and BHA stick. A'Bloom is a cute collection of affordable prices since the most expensive product in this post costs... 4 $!!!

Fight with acne like a pro | Neogen Dermalogy A-Clear Series

I'm not new to acne - spend the majority of my life fighting with facial and body acne. It feels like acne doesn't want to go home, even worse - the older I get the worst it can sometimes be but I got a secret weapon to that - cosmetology knowledge and a huge amount of tools which I can use (or I should say products which I can use to fight acne). New Neogen Dermalogy A-Clear Series is one of the series which is recommended for acne-prone skin and it's also something we've been waiting for. Cleanser, Overnight Mask, Spot Treatment or Treatment Kit? Which one do you choose? And how does the Neogen Dermalogy A-Clear Series work on your skin?

How to brighten your skin during the sleep? Hanyul Midnight Yuja Sleeping Mask Review

Yuja might not be the hottest ingredient lately but Hanyul Yuja Sleeping Mask is definitely the hottest sleeping mask on the market! Maybe it's the yellow packaging that reminds of sun and summer standing behind the popularity of this product? Design is important but in this case, the popularity of Hanyul Moonlight Yuja Sleeping Mask is in a mystery ingredient called Yuja - a source of Vitamin C. Is it as good as Hanyul Yuja Oil?

What's a sleeping mask and why you should add it to your skincare routine

I used to hate using masks - no matter if it was clay or sheet mask, I didn't enjoy it until I found a first mask that really worked for my skin - it was a mask from The Body Shop, back then I was poor student (I still am a poor student but back then I was a high school student) so I bought smaller versions of this mask and used it on pimples. Nowadays I love masks but lately, I started to use a sleeping mask more often than a sheet mask. What's a sleeping mask and why you should add it to your skincare routine?

The best cushion I've ever tried? VDL x PANTONE Expert Tone Up Cushion (2019 Living Coral version)

Finding an ideal foundation or BB cream can be hard. I've been struggling with finding ideal shade since I was a teenager - I have very pale skin so usually if I take the lightest shade of foundation I end up with orange or yellow skin. Kbeauty saved me from this problem but still finding an ideal shade and formula was hard. There are brands that I know mostly thanks to their makeup collections like Clio, Espoir and VDL. This time I've decided to change my favourite cushion and try VDL collaboration with Pantone - Expert Tone Up Cushion. Is this the ideal cushion?

Why I've switched from foundation to cushion foundation | All you need to know about cushions

I guess that foundations became products that we all have in our makeup bags - they come in different forms and shades. BB Creams became very popular but cushions? I barely ever see western brand releasing a cushion foundation - L'Oréal tried, Dior also made a cushion but none of them worked for me. How to choose an ideal cushion and are they really worth it?

The ideal cream for atopic skin and damaged barrier which will change your life - Urang Rose Ceramide Cream

There are moisturizers which you can love or hate so for this review I needed a long period of time to get a final result. Meet Urang Rose Ceramide Cream - a cream that seems to be an answer to dry and dehydrated skin. Let me show you a cream that ended up as a multipurpose moisturizer which I use when my skin has bad times. I wasn't expecting that introduction to be this short but I'm too excited with this review. 

How to cure acne and moisturize the skin? | By Wishtrend Polyphenol In Propolis 15% Ampoule Review

I feel like Propolis was an ingredient of 2018. Nowadays I don't see it as often as Mugwort or Centella but I don't want to leave Propolis trend, not yet! By Wishtrend Polyphenol In Propolis 15% Ampoule came out about 4 or 5 months ago but it already has many fans. Thanks to Tonic15 - a Kbeauty shop from the UK I was able to test this new By Wishtrend product which is not a typical propolis ampoule but an ampoule that mix propolis with antioxidants. Is this the best propolis ampoule you've ever tried?